OSVALDO ARDILES AND RICARDO VILLA
Signed July, 1978, from Argentinian sides Huracán and Racing Club
Perhaps the pinnacle of our double signings, Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa went on to become Club legends after swapping Argentina for England in 1978. Joining us on the back of glory at that summer’s World Cup in their homeland, where they helped La Albiceleste to the most-prized trophy in the game with victory over the Netherlands, they were sensational acquisitions by the Club, with the skilful south American duo going on to make nearly 500 appearances and scoring half-a-century of goals between them in five years together in north London.
In that time, the pair earned not just their legendary status but also their place as cult heroes – especially in our 1981 FA Cup Final triumph. Along with the rest of the squad, the pair memorably sang on Chas and Dave’s cup final song ‘Ossie’s Dream’ before playing in the showpiece at Wembley. And Ricky will forever be remembered for his replay brace – especially his 76th-minute winner. Villa departed north London in 1983 but Ossie stayed on until 1988 before returning to manage us for the 1993/94 season.
SIMON DAVIES AND MATTHEW ETHERINGTON
Signed January, 2000, from Peterborough United
Joining us as youngsters from Peterborough United at the turn of the millennium, Simon Davies and Matthew Etherington were regarded as potential stars of the future. Operating off opposite flanks, Davies and Etherington also contrasted in their attributes.
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OBITUARY – JOHNNIE HILLS
We were saddened to hear of the passing of John ‘Johnnie’ Hills, a defender who spent 11 years at the Club as an amateur and professional between 1950-61. He passed away at home in Brussels, Belgium, on Friday, 26 November, aged 87.
PAPER CHASE
Club historian John Fennelly looks back at what supporters were reading on their way, at half-time and heading home afterwards when NORWICH CITY visited in March 1938.
RIDE FOR UGO
Laurence Gant, Head of Academy Sports Medicine and Science, is set to take part in a five-day charity cycle in memory of his friend, and our former Under-23s coach Ugo Ehiogu.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
BIG WIN OVER EVERTON
SPURS WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL ROUND
GAME ZERO ACHIEVES NET ZERO CARBON STATUS
Sky this week published a case study revealing that Game Zero, our Premier League match against Chelsea here in September, achieved net zero carbon emissions.
LIVING IN THE MOMENT
Exclusive interview with our young midfielder OLIVER SKIPP, now an established member of our first team and also a familiar face to today’s opponents, who is enjoying every moment in the Premier League spotlight.
MEET OUR FIRST-YEAR UNDER-18S PLAYERS
TOUGH DAY AGAINST COTTAGERS
TREBLE TOP
Looking back at Spurs hat-tricks scored against tonight’s opposition.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
A creative midfielder who was full of heart and desire, LEWIS HOLTBY made his Spurs debut against this afternoon’s opposition back in January 2013 and went on to make 42 appearances in our colours, scoring three goals. We caught up with the Germany international to discuss his time at the Club and find out what he is up to now…